2. Barcelona - October 4 to 15

If you fancy a sunnier spot to celebrate this year's Oktoberfest, head to Barcelona for a family-friendly celebration modelled on the original Munich Oktoberfest.

Find plenty of beer flowing from numerous bars, live music and DJs, Bavarian food and family entertainment to boot at the free festival, held at Montjuic Castle.

You can also find impressive Barcelona travel deals - including hotels and flights - from £127pp for three nights with Travel Supermarket or holiday deals for Oktoberfest 2018 from £126pp for two nights with British Airways.

3. Paris - October 4 to 14

Visitors lifting up pints of beer during an Oktoberfest event in Paris

The French capital offers up an authentic Oktoberfest celebration - just a short flight or Eurostar train ride away.

Listen to a vast range of live music and try traditional Bavarian dishes - from apple strudel to spatzle (soft egg noodles) - and sample plenty of specially brewed Paulaner Oktoberfest Beer at the Parisian event.

Book your trip now with flight and hotel deals from £210 per person for four nights with Travel Supermarket.

And find Paris hotels from as little as £17 per person per night on Travel Republic.

4. Manchester - October 10 to 14

Looking to celebrate Oktoberfest a little closer to home? Manchester holds a lively tribute to the German festival every year.

See the city's central Albert Square transformed with a giant beer tent filled with long tables and waiters and waitresses wearing traditional lederhosen and dirndl (traditional Bavarian dress) - along with lots of live music and entertainment.

Compare and contrast Manchester hotel deals for October on Travel Supermarket, and find top flash deals for hotels in Manchester on Groupon.

Our tips for finding top holiday offers

There are plenty of choices to make with breaks away - even after you've decided on a destination. Here's how you can ensure you're getting a good deal

BOOK LAST MINUTE If you're able to look last minute you'll often find good deals, as companies look to encourage bookings and fulfill availability.

SPECIAL OFFERS Great offers depend on travel companies' willingness to cut prices, but some companies maintain a special offers section - like Jet2Holidays. Deal sites like Travelzoo are also worth checking.

BE FLEXIBLE Flexibility of travel dates and connections can save you money. As can travelling outside of peak periods, or - if not travelling with children - outside school holidays.